baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2369774-A (GB)
Title: folding mechanism for a vehicle seat head restraint
Inventor: CRAIG FRANCIS EDWARD
IPC: B60N2/20
Filed: 1998-06-06
Abstract: A vehicle seat unit comprises a head restraint 4, squab support frame 3, cushion support frame 2, and a base module 5. The head restraint 4 is coupled to a coaxial folding mechanism (10, figure 1), via an actuator cable 70 which has one end 71 connected to a cushion lug 75 and the other connected to a cam (63, figure 13) which is attached at the end of the pivot bar 61. The head restraint automatically pivots to various positions in response to movement of the squab 3 or cushion 2 support frames (figures 12, 13, 14, and 15).
Patent GB-2374898-A (GB)
Title: Lens device and vibration proof adapter with slide switch and grip
Inventor: TAKEDA TOSHIAKI
IPC: G02B27/64
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: A lens device 10 and vibration proof device 80 includes a lock mechanism having a switch 62 and a joint 30 with the main body 14 (see figure 3, or joint 86 with lens device 82 - see figure 11). The lens device 10 is connected by a hook 36 to another hook 38 of the main body 14. The switch is a slide pin 62 provided in a recess 44 of the lens device 10 which slides when pressed by hook 38. In synchronisation with slide pin 62, when pressed, a lock pin 68 is operated to move away from the holding member 74 of a vibration proof lens 46, unlocking the lens 46. Slide pin 62 returns to its protruding position, locking the lens 46, when hook 38 is detached from recess 44. Slide pin 62 acts as a switch which detects when the joint 30 is connected, and unlocks the lens, and detects when the joint is disconnected, locking the lens. The locking mechanism can be provided in the lens device or in a separate vibration proof adapter. The vibration proof adapter may have a retractable gap 106 attached to a surface other than a connecting surface for camera body or for the lens device at a position shifted from a centre of gravity of the vibration proof adapter.
Patent GB-2384724-A (GB)
Title: Control of centrifugal evaporation to prevent bumping
Inventor: GUTHRIE DUNCAN
IPC: B04B13/00
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: A method of controlling a centrifugal evaporator comprises sensing the temperature of a main chamber 12 of the evaporator prior to the centrifuging of sample materials in solution and comparing this temperature with a stored temperature value. If the sensed temperature is greater than the stored value, a warning signal is generated. The stored temperature value may be directly related to known data on the most volatile of the solutions to be centrifuged such that the stored value may be set at a level that warns of likely bumping / rapid evaporation of this solution past the stored temperature level. Also disclosed is an apparatus associated with the method, comprising a rotatable rotor 18 with drive means 20, a temperature and pressure controlled vacuum chamber 12, temperature sensor 30, data storage means 52, a look up table, and computer means 26 for executing the comparison process, and which generates the warning signal in the event that the sensed temperature exceeds a desired value. The warning signal may be audible or visual and may inhibit operation of the centrifuge. The signal may stop power to the rotor drive 20 or initiate cooling of the chamber. The look up table may be used as a reference for a user to manually enter solution data into the data storage means 52.
Patent GB-2372703-A (GB)
Title: Selective removal of contaminants from a surface using magnets
Inventor: KOENIG DAVID W
IPC: A61K9/50
Filed: 2000-10-02
Abstract: A system and method for removing contaminants from a surface. The system is designed to use particles having means thereon which are capable of selectively binding to a contaminant or contaminants of interest. The particles are applied to the surface whereupon the contaminants bind to the particle. When the particle is removed, the desired contaminants are also removed. Preferably, the present invention utilizes magnetic particles having iron therein. The particles may then be readily removed using magnets. The means for binding the contaminant to the particle preferably comprise a ligand or a charge specifically designed to remove the contaminant of interest. The particles may be included in a carrier to facilitate their application to the surface. The invention is especially useful for the removal of contaminants from skin.
Patent GB-2389241-A (GB)
Title: Stator assembly for electric motor
Inventor: MAYBURY PETER
IPC: H02K1/14
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A stator assembly for an electric motor comprises stack (fig. 10) of stator elements 52 formed integrally as pressings from a steel strip 82. Adjacent stator elements 52 comprise pole portions 56 which are mutually offset with respect to a centre line of the body portion 54. (figs. 4a, 8a, 9a.) Each stator element 52 is produced by the use of a die assembly to punch the element from the steel strip 82. Part at least of the body portion 54 of the stator element is produced by a first die member 46, and part at least of the pole portion 56 is produced by a second die member 48. Relative rotation is effected between the die members between successive punching operations, the second die member 46 being rotatable around pivot point 76.
Patent GB-2392902-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing system with indicator means
Inventor: JOHNSTON JASON
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A liquid dispensing system comprising an inlet 1 adapted for connection to a source of liquid, a dispensing outlet 5, and a metering device 2 between the inlet and the outlet. Valve means 4 are disposed between the inlet and the outlet and control means 6 are provided for opening the valve means 4 to begin dispensing and closing the valve means 4 after a first measured quantity has been dispensed. Indicator means 13 are also provided for indicating the dispense of a randomly selected second measured quantity greater than or equal to the first measured quantity. This system may be used to award a prize or promotion on reaching the second randomly selected quantity of liquid dispensed.
Patent GB-2381480-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the reductant added to the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine.
Inventor: XU LIFENG
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: A method and system for controlling the reductant added to the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine 10 by adding reductant to the exhaust gasses only when the temperature of a catalyst 30 coupled to the engine is higher than a predetermined level, estimating the quantity of reductant stored within the catalyst and substantially halting the addition of the reductant when the stored quantity reaches or exceeds a predetermined amount. The predetermined temperature may be 300{C and the predetermined amount may be based on the reductant storage capacity of the catalyst. The temperature may be measured by a temperature sensor and the reductant by an exhaust gas sensor 22/44/46. The reductant may be added either by an injector disposed in a combustion chamber of the engine or by an injector 20 located downstream of the engine and upstream of the catalyst and may comprise either ammonia or fuel. The catalyst may comprise a copper oxide.
Patent GB-2378156-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for retaining an internal coating during article repair
Inventor: DAS NRIPENDRA NATH
IPC: F01D25/00
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: An internal coating (32) on an internal passage wall (18), e.g. of a turbine blade, exposed at a passage opening (20) through an article external surface (25) is protected from removal during repair of the article (10), including removal of at least a portion of an external coating, by a masking assembly (33) disposed about the passage opening (20). The masking assembly (33) comprises a masking member (34) and a substantially flexible seal (54), substantially inert to a coating removal medium for the external coating. The masking member (34) is shaped for disposition about the passage opening (20) across a gap (40) between the external surface (25) and the masking member (34). The substantially flexible seal (54) is disposed across the gap (40) substantially to seal the gap (40). The member (34) has recesses (36,38) to accommodate article projections (22,24). A further member (44) or members spaced from the member (34) has a like seal (54) and covers a further passage opening (20), the members being held mutually in registry.
Patent GB-2380933-A (GB)
Title: A foldable seating assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: HORSFORD PETER STEELE
IPC: B60N2/36
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A foldable seat assembly 300 for a motor vehicle, being moveable between a seating and storing position comprises a seat cushion 24 having an upper seating surface and a flat base surface. The seat cushion 24 is mounted for pivotal movement about a front axis such that the seat cushion 24 can be folded forward from a seating to a stowed position in which the base surface 30 faces upwards. A backrest 26 is connected to the seat cushion and extends upward from the seat cushion 24 when in a seating position. The backrest 26 has a lower 39 and upper end 40, a front seating surface 33 and a flat rear surface 32 and is foldable forward into a stowed position from a seating position, wherein the lower end 39 of the backrest 26 moves rearwardly as the backrest 26 is folded into the stowed position such that the backrest 26 lies behind the folded seat cushion 24 and the rear surface 32 of the stowed backrest 26 and the base surface 30 of the folded seat cushion 24 are aligned to form a generally flat substantially continuous surface. Advantageously the foldable seat assembly 300 allows for increased seating flexibility in vehicles which accommodate three rows of seating such as people carriers, hatchbacks or multi purpose vehicles.
Patent GB-2391937-A (GB)
Title: Mail screening unit for powders
Inventor: KENDALL PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: B07C99/00
Filed: 2002-08-17
Abstract: A mail screening unit for items of mail containing hazardous powders (e.g. anthrax spores) has a containment case 6, a letter opening blade 3, and an envelope support guide 4. A method provides a process of punching a 5mm diameter hole 2, in an envelope 1, in one corner, the letter opening blade 3, is inserted inside the envelope 1, via the hole 2, the letter opening blade progressively widening such that at the base of the blade any powder contents secreted in the letter are released into the containment case. A beam, from a. light source unit 9, illuminates any fine powder particles failing into it, a magnifying lens 7 being provided, located in front of a CCTV camera 8 which captures images of any powder particles released. The video output of the camera can be displayed, recorded or further processed.
Patent GB-2376327-A (GB)
Title: Protected boot flow
Inventor: SPIEGEL CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: A protected boot sequence in a computer system. A reset vector directs the system to a boot program including a protected program. This protected program verifies the integrity of the BIOS contents before branching to the BIOS for execution of normal bootstrap functions. The protected program can also lock down various blocks of bootstrap code to prevent them from being changed after a certain point in the boot sequence.
Patent GB-2394879-A (GB)
Title: Trimmer
Inventor: SMITH IAN ZETTERSTROM
IPC: A01D34/416
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: A trimmer comprises a cutting head 1 housing a cutter 5, and a shaft 2 for supporting the cutting head. A large diameter wheel 8 is rotatably mounted with respect to the cutting head 1, and a motor is provided for driving the cutter 5 via drive means 7. The cutting head 1 is connected to the shaft 2 by connection means permitting the cutting head to be positioned with its cutter 5 either substantially horizontal (see figure 4) or substantially vertical. The wheel 8 is sized to contact the ground when the cutter 5 is substantially vertical and to circumscribe the axis of the drive means 7. The arrangement is such that the cutter 5 extends beyond the circumference of the wheel 8.
Patent GB-2383819-A (GB)
Title: Retaining a component in an aperture
Inventor: SEXTON TODD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16B2/22
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A retaining apparatus for mounting a component in an aperture formed in a mounting surface 68 includes an elongate base member 14 with at least two generally parallel side members 12 which extend through slots in component flange 48. The members 12 flex as they are inserted into the aperture to allow locking members 16 to snap-engage behind the edge of the aperture. The apparatus is particularly suitable for mounting an ignition coil assembly in a cam cover or engine block of an automotive engine.
Patent GB-2394231-A (GB)
Title: Non-woven textile structure incorporating stabilized filament assemblies
Inventor: BARTH GEORG MARTIN
IPC: D04H3/04
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A method of producing a nonwoven textile structure comprises the steps of: (a) stretching a plurality of substantially parallel continuous tow filaments 1 of absorbent material, such as cellulose acetate or solvent spun rayon, to provide a filament assembly, (b) consolidating the resulting filament assembly 4 by a compacting operation (at 5) to produce a three-dimensional rod or pack while maintaining substantially uninterrupted capillarity along the entire length of the filament assembly, and (c) wrapping the three-dimensional rod or pack 6 in a water porous material 7. A plurality of the resulting wrapped rods or packs 9 may then be incorporated into a composite structure, such as that used for a thin diaper. Such wrapped rods or packs exhibit excellent fluid transmission and wet strength characteristics and may be used in the fields of sanitary protection, infant care and adult incontinence protection.
Patent GB-2398575-A (GB)
Title: Electrode for use in wastewater treatment
Inventor: SPACIE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: H01M4/88
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: An electrode comprising a carbon matrix having electrochemically active metal inclusions. The carbon matrix may be a kilned resin bonded composite, and may comprise up to 90% graphite or 50% coke based on the weight of the carbon matrix. The metal may be silver, aluminium, copper, nickel or iron. The amount of metal inclusions may be up to 40% by weight. The electrode may be made by a method involving particles of the raw materials for forming the carbon matrix and the metal inclusions being formed into a body that is then fired at a temperature sufficient to provide a bond between the particles, but not so high as to melt the metal. Alternatively, a porous carbon matrix may be formed and then impregnated with molten metal which forms the metal inclusions on freezing.
Patent GB-2385803-A (GB)
Title: Self-powered fitness equipment
Inventor: LOPEZ-SANTILLANA JUAN-LUIS
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A self-powered fitness device, for example to simulate various types of stepping motions is provided. The device includes a frame (10), a guide (20) movably associated with the frame, and first and second foot supports (22a, 22b) coupled to the guide. The device further includes a generator (32) coupled to the first and second foot supports, which is actuated to produce power by the user's stepping motions. The device also includes a battery coupled to the generator to store at least part of the power produced by the generator. Finally, the device includes a lift system (24) for automatically changing at least one of the elevation and the angular orientation of the guide relative to the frame. Since the lift system is powered by both the generator and the battery, actuation of the lift system will not alter the resistance to the user pedaling the foot supports during exercising.
Patent GB-2385194-A (GB)
Title: A cardiac surgical trainer and method for making same
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN ERIC ROGER
IPC: G09B23/34
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: A trainer for cardiac surgery and other similar procedures includes an organ model such as a cardiac model (H), an animation network (N) adapted to impart to the model a motion similar to the corresponding natural organ and a control device (C) used to control the operation of the animation network. The cardiac model is made of two sections, an inner cast simulating the myocardium and an external shell simulating the pericardium. The model is made by forming an inner cast, dressing the cast and then forming the shell around the cast. The model is preferably made of silicon rubber.
Patent GB-2384269-A (GB)
Title: Door assembly and hinge arrangement
Inventor: LAMBERT JOHN P
IPC: E05D15/526
Filed: 2001-09-03
Abstract: A door assembly which can be opened in two different manners so as to for example provide a conventional vertically hinged door or a horizontally hinged ramp. A door is openable relative to a frame about wither one of two axes. One axis is defined by first and second aligned hinges and the other by third and fourth aligned hinges. The second hinge is mounted to turn with the door on the third hinge. A linkage is provided selectively to disengage wither the first hinge to enable the door to turn on the third and fourth hinges or to disengage to fourth hinge to enable the door to turn on the first and second hinges.
Patent GB-2401292-A (GB)
Title: Secure network communication
Inventor: BEESLEY RICHARD CRAIG
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A method of arranging a secure interactive network session between respective users of a first terminal and a second terminal over a data network involves encrypting at a first application a network address of the first terminal and transmitting said encrypted network address from the first application to a network site, for the encrypted network address to be downloaded there from and decrypted by a second application for use by the second terminal. A communication signal may then be received at the first terminal having been transmitted from the second terminal using the decrypted network address. The network address of the first terminal may be encrypted using a symmetric key and the public key of the second terminal. The system may be used in Internet chat, instant messaging and live online game applications.
Patent GB-2386630-A (GB)
Title: Bi-centred drill bit having a reverse-oriented cutting element
Inventor: BEATON TIMOTHY PAUL
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A bi-centered drill bit includes a bit body (18 fig. 3) having pilot blades (14) and reaming blades (16) distributed azimuthally around the body. The blades (14, 16) have cutting elements (12) disposed thereon at selected positions. The body and blades define a longitudinal axis of the bit and a pass-through axis of the bit. Selected pilot blades (14) include thereon, longitudinally between the pilot blades (14) and the reaming blades (16), a pilot hole conditioning section (14) including gage faces (14G). The gage faces define a diameter intermediate the pilot hole diameter and the pass-through diameter defined, respectively, by the pilot blades and the reaming blades. A reverse-oriented cutting element 112 is mounted between the pass-through 24 axis and the longitudinal axis PTA.
Patent GB-2394356-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer having an ion trap
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an ion trap 3 such as an ion tunnel wherein ions which have been temporally separated according to their mass to charge ratio or ion mobility enter the ion trap 3. Once at least some of the ions have entered the ion trap 3 a plurality of ion trapping regions are created along the length of the ion trap 3 in order to fractionate the ions. Alternatively, the ions may be received within one or more axial trapping regions which are translated along the ion trap 3 with a velocity which may be progressively reduced to zero.
Patent GB-2389212-A (GB)
Title: Digital data system
Inventor: BATE MATTHEW
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: A digital data system comprising a server and a client capable of communication with one another over a network. The server includes an item store holding a plurality of data items, each data item comprising a pointer to a source data entity accessible from the network, and a component for serving copies of data items to the client. The client includes an item store for holding a copy of one or more of the data items held by the server item store and a component for requesting a copy of a data item from the server and placing it in the client item store. The client additionally includes a component for validating copies of data items held by the client item store and initiating a request for an updated copy of a data item from the server if the copy held by the item store is out of date and a user interface for enabling a user to interact with the data items to access the associated source data entities.
Patent GB-2395821-A (GB)
Title: Control process calibration combining initital map with correction function
Inventor: EHARA MASATO
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A final model for estimating and controlling the behaviour of an engine is generated by the following procedure. First, a simulation model (S1) in which physical properties of the engine are considered is set. Next, measurement (S4)is roughly performed on an actual apparatus. Based on the difference (S5) between the simulation data and the measurement data, a correction function Err, is derived (S6). By combining the physical model and the correction function Err, 130, a final model is obtained. By using the final model, a final adaptive control map is determined (S7).
Patent GB-2394188-A (GB)
Title: Visual stimulation attachment for use in vehicles
Inventor: WELLS CHERYL L
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A visual stimulation attachment (10) for amusing an infant riding in a child safety seat (12) or child in a vehicle that has headliner (44) includes a visually-stimulating background member (22) and an attachment device (24) (e.g., a micro-hook material) secured to the background member and operable to releasably couple the background member (22) to the headliner (44  of the vehicle. The visual stimulation attachment (10) may have one or more tether lines (28) with a dangling member (34) attached to it.
Patent GB-2399285-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable vehicle seat backrest cushion
Inventor: GRYP DENNIS J
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: The present invention concerns a vehicle seat cushion (10) having first and second sections (14) which are pneumatically inflatable. The first section has an upper chamber (20) and a lower chamber (22). The second section also has an upper chamber (21) and a lower chamber (23). Each of the said sections are located a spaced distance apart to form an elongated vertical channel (30) between the sections and may be located on the forward section of a curved back pan (12). The cushion may also be of a unitary construction and each section of the cushion may be independently inflatable as well. A connecting passage (50) may be provided to join the section together, or the sections may be individually adjusted. In a second embodiment (Fig 5) an air cushion (97) has four raised profiles (110 - 113) to support the users back with vertical (120) and horizontal spaces between the profiles.